Latest News from Greece
Lord Byron’s Greece – Heroic travels of a poet (pics + poems)
Preveza
Lord Byron landed at Preveza on September 23, and this was the first place he set foot on Greece. He visited the ruins of Nicopolis before being bound for Arta en route for Ioannina.
Ioannina
Der Spiegel: Merkel and Juncker want “concentration camps” for 50,000 refugees in Athens
German news source, Der Spiegel, has an exclusive reportage of plans to transfer refugee hotspots from the islands of Lesbos and Kos to a large center in Athens that would fall under the jurisdiction of Frontex and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The plans are based on the fact that the Greek border islands cannot handle the influx.
Kifissia or Kozani! Where do the richest Greeks live?
Ask most Greeks, and they’ll tell you that the richest Greeks live in Ekali, Kifisia or Filothei in the northern suburbs of Athens. The truth, according to data of the General Secretariat of Public Revenue, is that the wealthy Greeks of the Athens northern suburbs are constantly getting poorer. Hence, the new wealthy Greeks are in Kozani – northern Greece.
Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia Standing Ready to Close Borders to Migrants
Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia will be ready to close their borders to migrants if Germany and Austria do the same, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko said on Saturday.
The changing size of the perfect penis: Ancient Greeks did not think bigger was better (pics)
Since the beginning of time, man has pondered over an age-old question – What is the “ideal” penis? Much ado has been made over size, girth and even the desirability of superstition. The truth is that the idea penis varies from culture to culture and according to history…
Ancient Egypt – Circumsized and dominating
Tripadvisor: The 10 best restaurants of Greece (pics)
Travelers who wrote restaurant reviews on Tripadvisor found Greece’s finest eateries.
1. Funky Gourmet, Athens
French-Turkish film 'Mustang' hits theaters
Deniz Gamze Ergüven's 'Mustang,' an award-winning coming-of-age tale with strong female characters, was released on Oct 23 in Turkish theatersAlready seen by close to half a million people in France, Deniz Gamze Ergüven's eagerly anticipated debut film, "Mustang," premiered in Turkey on Oct. 23 following high praise on the festival circuit.
Perils of Sea Crossing Make Syrian Refugees Choose Bulgaria Land Route
Why would a family of six choose to flee war-torn Syria and pay people smugglers a 'considerably higher' sum to reach Europe by crossing Turkey's land border with Bulgaria rather than cross the Mediterranean in a boat to arrive in Greece?
Greece sees record 48,000 arrivals in past five days: IOM
Greece has seen a record 48,000 migrants and refugees land on its shores in the space of just five days, the International Organization for Migration said on Oct. 23.
Commission asks Greece on the reason of Savvaidou dismissal
The government on Thursday dismissed the head of the General Secretariat for Public Revenues, Katerina Savvaidou, because of misdemeanor charges.
This move has raised questions on the authorities’ commitment to the body’s independence.
Hellenic Post to sell electric power
Hellenic Post (ELTA) announced plans to expand its business activities in the energy market.
Costis Melahrinos, chairman and chief executive of Hellenic Post, told reporters that ELTA will begin selling electric power in December.
VIDEO: Turkish fishermen rescue 18-month-old migrant baby on the Aegean
Video footage has emerged showing Turkish fishermen in the western resort town of Ku?adas? rescuing a toddler in a lifejacket in the sea off the Aegean province Ayd?n after a migrant boat capsized on Oct. 21.
Hollande: Discussion on Greek debt provided Greece meets its commitments
The joint press conference with French President Francois Hollande and Greek Prime Minister was completed shortly after 13:20 following a meeting the two leaders had at Maximos Mansion and the signing of the Greek-French declaration of cooperation.
Hollande addresses Greek Parliament
Mr. Hollande arrived at the Greek Parliament accompanied by Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, while President of the Greek Parliament Nikos Voutsis and President of Hellenic Republic welcomed him.
The President of Greek Parliament Nikos Voutsis expressed its condolences on behalf of the Parliament for the tragic accident occurred in France causing the death of 42 people.
Hollande: France will be on Greece’s side
The meeting between French President Francois Hollande and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras begun shortly after 10 am on Friday.